If Yerevan Recognizes Karabakh Independence, a New War May Start, Baku «Warns»December 6, 2005 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri Defense Minister Safar Abiyev warned that if Armenia recognized independence of Nagorno Karabakh hostilities may resume. «Armenian leaders state they may officially recognize NK independence. If this is the case, it may result in resumption of hostilities,» S. Abiyev stated at a meeting with US Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary Jim MacDugal. It should be reminded that in an interview with the Delo Slovenian newspaper Robert Kocharian had stated that «if talks are exhausted without any outcomes I do not rule out Yerevan recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic or joining of NKR to Armenia.» In the Armenian President's words, the actual recognition of NKR by Armenia has taken place long ago. Besides, S. Abiyev also stated that «the Nagorno Karabakh conflict poses a threat to Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline.» Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24. Armenian PM’s helicopter makes emergency landing in Vanadzor The helicopter transporting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made an emergency landing in Vanadzor. |